Bentley Intramurals

The Intramural Sports Program at Bentley University offers
a variety of organized recreational activities structured to enable
students to derive maximum social, physical, mental and emotional
benefit. These activities shall take place in a positive
environment in which fun and enjoyment are the key elements.

The specific purposes of the Intramural Sports Program are as
follows:

1. To provide recreational activities that meet the needs of
graduate and undergraduate students, as well as those of faculty
and staff at Bentley University.

2. To provide an atmosphere of enjoyment and fun that encourages
sociability and competition while contributing to the well being of
participants.

3. To provide an opportunity to escape from the daily pressure
of academics and make worthy use of leisure time.

The particular sports and/or activities offered, depend greatly
on student interest, but are also affected by such factors as the
weather, facility availability, and the demands of the university
in general. Within these parameters, the Office of the Intramural
Director is always open to requests, comments, and suggestions.

The overall goal of the Intramural Sports Program is increased
participation. There are sports and activities for you regardless
of your level of ability. We hope you choose to participate and
have plenty of fun, within the spirit of our great institution of
higher learning.

- Intramural Sports Program
staff

ORGANIZATION

The Intramural Sports Program is run
by students and overseen by the Intramural Executive Board. The
Executive Board meets periodically and is responsible for
overseeing sport managers, handling protests, ensuring the program
runs smoothly, etc. Responsible for day-to-day operations is the
Intramural Sports Program Director.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

The Intramural Sports Program has traditionally offered athletic
opportunities in such team sports as basketball, floor hockey, flag
football, soccer, softball and volleyball. Depending on demand,
individual sports featured have been racquet ball, tennis, etc. The
Intramural Sports Office is open to any request to accommodate
individuals who desire such sports in other seasons as customarily
offered and/or any other athletic contest for which facilities are
available. Once approved for a particular semester - Fall, Spring,
Summer - announcements are posted in appropriate locations around
campus, including on the Bentley University Web, featuring
deadlines, conditions, etc. Generally, any eligible member of the
Bentley community (as defined later in this Handbook) can
participate:

3. Submit the roster with appropriate participation fees to the
Intramural Sports Office.

4. Send the captain or a representative to the captain's meeting
prior to start of play.

If you are having difficulty finding a team to play, contact the
Intramural Director at 891-2852.

as an Individual or Dual Sport Player...

Timely requests for a particular sport to be offered should be
submitted to the Intramural Sports Office. When facilities are
available and sufficient interest among prospective participants
has been demonstrated, the office will announce the offering
through the appropriate channels. The office will then administer
the season within its scope. This will include that individual and
dual sport participants are asked to keep the Intramural Sports
Office informed of all results, and to check their schedules
regularly so that necessary contact can be made with opponents as
required. One such obligation is understood to be that scores not
reported 24 hours after completion of a contest are subject to
forfeit.

as a Team Captain...

The team captain is responsible for his/her team's actions. The
captain must attend the pre-season captain's meeting and serves as
a liaison between the team and the sport officials.
Responsibilities include keeping the team organized and informed of
the game schedule, rules and procedures, and insuring everyone
participates in a sportsmanlike manner. The team captain is the
primary liaison between the team and the Intramural Sports
Office.

as an Official...

Anyone interested in officiating should contact the manager of
the sport he/she would like to officiate or call the athletic
office. For more information, see later in this Handbook.